Inspiration

UrBestSelf evolved from a series of artistic explorations, heartbreaks, and a passion for silly wordplay, but was inspired by thought leaders on the frontiers of brain science and cultural change. The links are all video and audio choosen to be inspiring, educational and entertaining. Enjoy!From the HeadAs Norman Doidge says in The Brain that Changes Itself, our thinking is not set in stone but plastic and able to change. Believing change can come by listening to our inner voices was inspired by developmental psychologist Charles Fernyhough. Gabor Mate explained how we get hooked on our own brain chemicals. For the HeartOne of our chief inspirations is Dr. Brene Brown, who uses social science to explore and explain shame and wholeheartedness. Thanks goes to Kathryn Shultz for her advocacy about why it's all right to be wrong. Lastly, we are massively grateful to Pema Chodron, who instructed that finding our best selves requires clear seeing, and a first step is developing unconditional friendship with ourselves. The Beeeeeg PictureAt UBS, we're firm believers that the 21st Century Enlightenment is already underway, and opening up to connection and compassion is at the heart of solving the problems we face as a planet. Together we can work on breaking down the barriers to love. Thanks for connecting with Ur Best Self & joining us on the adventure.

"By developing unconditional friendship with ourselves, we learn to abide with our own energy and overcome fear of that which is unfamiliar. In doing so, we also see our "sameness" with others, that we are all in the same boat."